problem with coffee grounds overflowing from permanent gold filter. I have gone down to as little as 4 tablespoons of grounds and still overflow of grounds
3965
We have always used the Mr. Coffee GTF2-1 Basket-Style Gold Tone Permanent Filter with 3 heaping scoops of coffee with no issues. We use regular coffee, as in Maxwell House or Folgers Breakfast Blend. If your coffee is a finer grind, that could be your problem. Cam's Dad suggested the Cuisinart filter which could help if that is your issue. Good luck!
3966
Possibly using too fine a grind for the permanent filter. I use paper filters since cleaning the permanent filter is too messy and not worth the trouble.
3967
I had the same problem and solved it by adding a paper filter / rubber band as a top to the gold filter. This worked very well keeping all the grounds in the basked and did not impact the function of the coffee maker.
3968
I have found that mine has only overflowed once. I used the "clean" option when this happened and replaced the filter. I have not had any problems since. Great coffee maker. I'd but it again.
3969
i have a Cuisinart permanent filter that works much better. The Mr Coffee on has a solid bottom and the Cuisinart is gold mesh on the sides and bottom allowing for better water flow. Hope this helps.
377174
Bunn has a fix for that, an optional spray head that restricts the flow and increases the brew time. Also try using finer grinds, not just more grinds. If you do use more or finer grinds, however, make sure you are using Bunn-brand filters that have the taller sides to avoid overflows. Good luck!
566898
I used a standard "drip coffee" fine grind. I found the filters to eliminate the silt and give you full flavor of the coffee. The filters can be a bit messy. The cover doesn't fit tight with the filter in place and grounds overflow if not seated properly. I would suggest sticking with the basket or buy K cups.
662458
Are you inserting the filter in a plastic filter cup or directly in the machine? We use ours in a filter cup and have never had a problem. They work great with our own ground coffee.
679735
I think it is a problem with the grind. I have been using this coffee for a while now and the last 2 cases I have ordered have been very un-even in the grind...some of it is too coarse and there has been a lot of "dust" that is just way too fine to pass through the filter properly (tamped or not)
1870298
I use a Bunn 10 cup and had grounds with the paper filters. I've made full pots for about a week with the reusable filter and haven't had the overflow problem or grounds in my coffee.
2172994
I use 3 heaping tablespoons for 4 cups because when I used 4 T the coffee was too strong. I suspect you pot isn't getting the water hot enough. Maybe the pot is defective. Unless you are using heaping tablespoons.
2172993
Perhaps make sure only 1 filter is being used. Also another brand of coffee? I use Folger's brand of various blends with good results.
2236912
I've had that happen also. Sometimes the grind of the coffee isn't fine enough. Sometimes I don't have the filter holder screwed in tight enough. I also make sure the printed side of the filter is facing up as per the directions.Sometimes the evil morning coffee gnome is at work!!! Good luck!
1144266
I noticed the same thing. I'm not sure why this is, but the best I could figure is the filtration basket , and disc are not good. I threw this make away and just bought another brand & the coffee tastes fine again. Never changed the amount.
117799
Try grinding your coffee finer. The brew will be stronger without having to increase the amount of coffee.
375250
Make sure you're cleaning out the little float valve on the lid. It can clog up with coffee grinds from time to time if you've put a little too much in the filter area.
1565478
I put 30ml regular ground coffee in pod. Clean all grounds from sealing area . Good Luck !!
683448
Could be the coffee is ground too fine. If you are grinding it or having someone grind it, specify it is for a "flat bottom" filter. My guess is the water is flowing over the top because of the fine grind, it can't filter through fast enough.
1020438
The only thing I can think of is that you my be using too much coffee or the holes in the bottom of the filter might be some how obstructed or not properly made at the factory. There is a good instructional video on you tube that I recommend watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DwPGkq8SFE There might me something helpful to you in the video. This is how I learned to do it.
238901
it looks that you overfilled the the cup with ground coffee,try to have at least 3 mm clearance from the coffee grounds to the edge of the cup
1506666
You might try using less coffee beans in the grinder. Also, try using the "1-4" feature, so that the water flows a little bit slower.